Alert

Practice social distancing even when outdoors.

Most State Parks are open.

Advanced reservations required; face coverings recommended; gathering of groups larger than ten people are not allowed, except for families or people living in the same household; maintain six-foot social distancing. Visitors should check the Texas State Parks Alert Map regularly for the latest status of parks.

Parks Open...

Abilene State Park

Gathering Place

Come to the shady banks of Elm Creek, where large trees arch overhead and deer and other critters wander by. Just 16 miles southwest of Abilene, the park has a lake and fishing pond, a historic swimming pool, trails, camping and more.

Things to Do

On land, you can camp, hike, geocache, bird watch or ride bikes. Along with many picnic sites under the trees, the park has a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, basketball goal and large open area. Explore our one-mile nature trail; ½-mile is ADA-compliant. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map.

On water, you can swim, fish and boat. The swimming pool is open each summer.